I have heard that on a few occasions from different people who have met him. Even ones who have run into him outside of the job, which is rare, but happens. Seems to be a nice guy and treats fans very well.

All the experts and haters (*cough Silva*) that said things like "Just because you spend a lot of money doesn't mean you"ll be good" can suck it. Get off our team and jump on the Bucs. & for that matter, say something about SF's wasted offseason

The dumbest thing Ireland could've done this offseason was not spend the money to get more & better players. He did his job, brought in talent, and made his team competitive. He should be paid for that. Part of that check should could go to buying us each a new jersey tho, cuz I aint buying one still

10acejed, I can only attest to the times I have met him, but I can tell you first hand, he went out of his way to have a discussion vs the type of conversation where he felt compelled to talk because I was a fan.

I complemented him on the addition of the new players and he started telling me how he wanted to add more overall team speed to basically gang tackle to the ball with faster pursuit. He really emphasized game changing plays, playing disciplined football. I personally really liked his approach and he really was a down to earth good guy. I know he has to be ruthless and seemingly insensitive at times when making business decisions, but you can see he has a good side.

I have 3 responses for this:

1) He was smiling because he feared for his life!!

2) Do you even lift, bro?

3) Put down the dumbbell, Dwayne Johnson.

Ha! Ha! Funny PR, but I just try and stay in shape and fight the good fight! I am 48 now and not getting any younger so just trying to fight that father time as the years go on (hopefully)